Tallinnsman

Sod's Law n : humorous axiom stating that anything that can go wrong will go wrong.

What went wrong? Sibierski scored on his debut. I said he wouldn't score, I said he was a very poor signing. New boy Antoine played alright and will be heureux comme Larry after getting himself on the score sheet just ten minutes into his United debut. Sibierski is obviously good in the air, but the rest of his play is a bit rubbish to be honest. He continually gave the ball away with poor one touch passing and only once or twice did something impressive with his feet. Martins showed incredible pace tonight and had a couple of decent efforts, one producing a good save from the Estonian second choice international goalkeeper (can't remember his name). It was a satisfying victory and a comfortable one at that, with Levadia's best and only clear chance being wasted by the captain Jimmy Bullard lookalike. Parker was magnificent, Emre's passing in open play was stunning and Milner did well. Most impressive was our three-man back four (helped out by Duff at left-back during opposition attacks) who snuffed out everything limiting the Estonians to long range strikes which were all poor. We do need to put more chances away, but that should come in time.

I like to think that Spurs have Newcastle to thank for their victory, Jenas getting their only goal and a fine strike at that.

We looked much less precarious when Bramble left the field, Ramage, Moore and Carr did a fine job at the back. Take note, we defended well. I might not beable to say that again for a while.